The Straits Times, 17 February 1916
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Title Section12 1916-02-17 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,0:<3 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 17. 1916. PRICE 10CENTR.12 words
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Advertisement168 1916-02-17 1 Mi|in.HM\|j II A FEW GOOD THINGS LIBBY'S ASSORTED SOUPS 1~/7V/ 'is* In cases of 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment Mr^ is made up from the following Soups TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and Fv^NTRAnf) VEGETABLE. tin makes six plates of the teTD'Hi- r li* i hv^x Soup168 words
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Advertisement442 1916-02-17 1 'His Wasters Voice K^, New Records for February, 1916. -J? 12-inch Double-sided, $2.75 each. MB4I 2 101 "The Se»soni"-Part I. B»roarol'e and VaUa (GUzoanow) Band of H M. CoUsVuiui Goardu (***** "The Season,'— P*it 11. Petit Adagio Bacchanal (Gl»zoanow) Band of H. M. CoUstrean Guards 12-097 Reverie— Valee (Waldteofcl) Band442 words
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Advertisement5 1916-02-17 1 GOODRICB > HI gjsfi"'* CO TYRES5 words
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Article889 1916-02-17 2 FATAL SHRINKAGE OF GERMAN FORCES. The Last Great Bluff. Germany is already beaten. The war will be ended by next autumn by the withdrawal of the German armios from the conquered lands." This is the opinion of Mr. John Reed, the special correspondent of the889 words
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Article144 1916-02-17 2 There were two of them, and they had celebrated their rare visit to London in a fashion that is considered by their eldera to be unwise. And they were lost, hopelessly lost, in the great city. A wonderful inspiration came they would call a cab. Giving il'i-144 words
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Advertisement140 1916-02-17 2 J. L CAMPBELL CO. Tailors Outfitters, HAVB Everything for Men's Wear. SELECT ASSORTMENT CF of all Classes. LATEST NOVELTIES IN Ties, Hats, Collars, etc. NOTE NEW ADDRESS i No«. IT 18, STAMFORD ROAD (opposite Hotel van Wljk). WEILL ZERNER PARIS SINOAPORB LONDON Diamond Merchants, Manufacturing Jewellers, Precious Stones and Watch140 words
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Advertisement13 1916-02-17 2 For Children'! Husking Coagb at Night Woods Great Peppermint Core It. 6c J13 words
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Advertisement467 1916-02-17 2 HEALTH INSURANCF. Some people are naturally thin. There is also a natural pallor but mo t peopln who are both thin and pale are far (rom well and they need a tonic. Many peop'e m gleet to taki a tonic until they get so siok that a tonic is n467 words
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Advertisement170 1916-02-17 2 there's Purity and Vigour ,N V KRY DROP OF READ'S Dog's Head Gu.nness The TONIC thu cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. A simple nourishing food of high medicinal value. NOTE.— The above JOG'S HEAD Label H on every bottle. Refuse imitations. Slid I Everywh-re t NOTICE. The general public170 words
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Advertisement258 1916-02-17 2 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore: Kelly and Walsh. Ltd., Raffle* Place. Money Chatgtr, Hotel do l'Burope. Money C hanger, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Koh Co., Bras Basah Road. Ewong Seng Chiang, Selegie R.ad. The Crown Drapery,258 words
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Article876 1916-02-17 3 COMMISSIONS GIVEN TO WRONG MEN. How Red-Tape Strangles Efficiency. H. Bayley writes in a home paper: Of the many vital problems which confront the nation in tbis the season of preparation for the decisive efforts of the coming spring, tbat of satisfying the abnormal demand for compntent876 words
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Article165 1916-02-17 3 Id tbe printing industry, says a borne paper of recent date, special difficulties have arisen during tbe war, and as tbe trade bas not been scheduled ax a reserved occupation tbese will be accentuated by tbe calling up of tbe atteskd men under tbe group system165 words
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Advertisement442 1916-02-17 3 liNiiiniiNHHiiiiiiiiiniiii'W^iLiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii I The Pood that will suit your Baby j :s is (ii.ivc)— the food that < iream anj miii, su^ir. so that it pro- dutcs In m Mesh, sounJ bones, and stroiiß mustlc, i hi- sane as ncuithy breast s i how stroiiH *iir topics. lu)\\ stnnKlit up ghe442 words
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Advertisement560 1916-02-17 3 ECZEMA ALL OVER FACE AND NECK Also Chest. Could Not Sleep. At Times Could Not Open Eyes. Used Cuticura. Skin Clear. 14. Knderby Rd., Sunderland. Durham, En*.— "My trouble started five years ago and went ail over my face, neck and chew. fit commenced with a burning •ensatlon and then560 words
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Advertisement1258 1916-02-17 3 PMiuuiiiiTED. STEAM ER SAILINGS. NOTICE OF CLOBING OF TRANSFER BOOKB 1 "BAKA SHOSENKAISHA Hooks ol tbis Com f any will be cloced from (Incorpi isatkd in Japan) r Tbu "t! J a F br wj: l l' un Tne da 1 Feb ruary aw, 1916, both dajs inclusive, for the1,258 words
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Advertisement158 1916-02-17 3 CANADIAN PACIFIC steamship line (In<obpobatbd in Canada). PROM CHINAANO JAPAN TO EUROrE Via UUM AM THE ÜBIT 0 STaTEI TirJS:v a£7l 100(ki£65eiMB QUICKEST TIME Ar.RQSS THE PACIFIC EMPRESS IF RUSH* EMMkft •f UU 16,850 Tons Gross kegister Quadruple S:rew— Sprtd 2\ Knots. lb, EMPRESS OF JAPSH 6,000 Tods Gross Register158 words
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Advertisement1075 1916-02-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND Apcar I— inc. (CoMPtNIKM IstoRPORATRD IN ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES HftNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. Under Contract wltb Hit Majesty t Qoverniaent), for Ohm*, Japan Penang, Caylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranaan Port* and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL1,075 words
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Advertisement809 1916-02-17 4 STEAMER MILHIBB. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Imcobporatbo in Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tiinßpanu, Biaat, Stmirak, Kelantan, Tabai Ban^nara, Tola pin, Patani, Sinxora, Laooo, Kobtamui, Bandon, Langmion Takn, Chumpoo, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure NO STEAMER Feb. IT Fab. 19, a p.m. VUGALA 81 h 93, 8 p.m. CriUTATUTCH809 words
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Advertisement470 1916-02-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Enoland) The Companies' steamers are dtspatcbid from Liverpool outward* for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool ard470 words
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Advertisement509 1916-02-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorpouatbd is Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between Yokohama, via port", to Marseilles and London under mail cntract with the Imp* rial Japanese Governni' at. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed,509 words
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Article124 1916-02-17 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, February 1 7. High Water I I vtu., 10 II p m Friday, February IH fligb Water. It a n 11.6 pm Homeward mail i-lomoh i train l/!iaiuh«'r of C immi ree lt'inh r A**n nit.;., Exchange, 2.80. Saturday, February 10. Hi«h W mr Mlllsm124 words
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Article276 1916-02-17 5 To-DAT. Laboeao Itilik, TamljoD^ Hali i and Mr I in Murkus 2.30 pm Port Di'kson and Port Swettonham Sappho 2.30 pm Xi in. in. au. K. I nngun and Treng^anu Abbotsford 2.80 pm llonf(kofig and shanghai (ilenotrae 2.30 pm l'ul. in bang Uensiena 2.80 pm Selat NMQMBgi276 words
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Article262 1916-02-17 5 Tin- mail trains from Singapore for the north Ihm Tmk ltoad station daily at T. 7 a.m. and 7 p.tu arriving at Kuala Lampur at T.ll p.m. an.l f1.43 am retpectivoly. Th<through pxpreoH to Pecans; leaves Kuala Lunrrr at M a in. daily, arriving at l'enau» p.tu. the262 words
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Article95 1916-02-17 5 Tin (>utw*r.l K. I. packet Tara with mails I tpa tain at 1 p.m. on Vii day. l-'i-brnary 14, »u<l may b>- expected to arnvi- at l'onan>> It morrow afternoon. Tlic I', and (>. limui ward mail steamer HonKara lias lift llonykonn and may be expi«t*«l to95 words
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Article114 1916-02-17 5 Oar attention bas been oillol to the fact hat oar arrivals in London ar>i much behind thoi-e publ shod elsewhere. Oar ral» is t< yive arrivals only whon they arc officially r poited in the Post Office n it ecu, and on later <late than that prined114 words
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Article343 1916-02-17 5 Outward. The following passenger bookings to Hit Strait« are taken from th« London and China Express. It shoul Ibe underetood that, in Homo inHt&nces, bookings may be provisional and tbat intending pasxungcrs may alter their arrangoments, subsequent to the issuance ol this list in London I'er P.343 words
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Article87 1916-02-17 5 The Momiog \\-t reports that the German Imperial Chancellor Herr von BethmannHollweg is about to propose to the Extente Powers to make peace on condition tbat Poland becomes an autonomous State under German suzerainty. If the Entente refuses Germany will continue tbe war in tbe most violent fashion. Tbe same87 words
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Article183 1916-02-17 5 EXCHANdE. SiNi.»poai, Kkhklary 17, 1916, U«Losa, Bank4m/H a/44" Demand 2,4| Private 8 m/s 2/4 j; On Fhamk BankT. T. 328 On Indu Bank T. T. 17 1 Om UoNOKUNQ...Bank d/d 17 o Oh Shanghai ...Bask d/d 88] On Java Bank T. T. 182 On Japan Bank 11l183 words
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Advertisement11 1916-02-17 5 For ll.ronic Cheot Coujplainto, Wooda 1 Urt at PqißMiiiiiai Car* USd11 words
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Advertisement230 1916-02-17 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED to bay. Viet ri» and borae in good coodi.bn. Off. -'8 la Victoria c 0 Str«it< Time*. 17 2-19? WANTED TO BCY. A. LITHE. bei K bt of c-ntre t.bont f", Hwl li j in no d working condition. Offen nndiT Progress, co Straus Times. 17 B—230 words
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Advertisement312 1916-02-17 5 "FELUCCA" EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES Made by Maspero Freres, Cairo. ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS. FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incohpobatkd in Emolandi EASTERN BRANCH: SINGAPORE. "DUDBRIDGE" OIL ENGINES FOR KEROSENE OR CRUDE OIL. DELIVERY FROM STOCK OF 9 £r 15 B.H.P. KEROSENE ENGINES And every other solo nj, *.'.^^f^BWTL j^> instrument piano, wE&312 words
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Advertisement355 1916-02-17 5 AIR GAS PRODUCER IHE MOST ECONOMICAL AND MOBT CONVENIENT FORM OF ILLUMINATION 2 cent per hour for one 50 candle power light. PORTABLE EVERYWHERE IHE 6AB PRODUCED BY THIS PRODUCER 18 SMOKELESS. ODOURLEBB AND HARMLESB. JAPANESE PAINT. T el.: 819. HIGH STREET. GORDONS THE ORIGINAL LONDON GIN This ancient distillery355 words
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1039 1916-02-17 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17. THE KING'S SPEECH. Superficially there is not much in Ih Ktng'i speech at the re opening of Parliament to justify the drawing of inference*. It may be said that it contains no more and no l< ss than the absolutely essential declaration of confidence1,039 words
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Article42 1916-02-17 6 A bill will shortly be submitted to the French Parliament providing that a woman of enemy nationality marrying a Frenchman, will not, as before the war, ai quire ipso facto French nationality, without a special authoii sation of the French Governmc ut.42 words
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Article49 1916-02-17 6 A Golden book will be published in French lodo China containing the names if all tin- Frenchmen from that Colony, wl <> have taken part id the war. The Governor general of lodo China bait r< i]ue«teH Mr Henri Hiisniir. of la Kivuc Indot'liittM to ooiltct material for the book.49 words
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Article34 1916-02-17 6 The Penang Press are officially informed that E. O. Lauterbach, a Oerman prisoner of war, interned in Australia and formerly employed in tbe Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd., died on December I' 2, of cancer.34 words
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Article35 1916-02-17 6 Under yesterday's date, Messrs. Rarlow and Co. report The copra market has further advanced during tbe week. To day's values are about 111.30 for fine nundried and 110.60 to t10.70 for fair to good qualities.35 words
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Article51 1916-02-17 6 Mr. Hamilton Fyfi», of tbe London "Daily Mail, says that latterly the Germans on the eastern front have been using shells exuding pruHsic acid gas, the fumes of which are active for five hours after the bursting of the missile. The deadly splinters kill quickly, and even slight wounds cause51 words
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Article57 1916-02-17 6 A lance corporal serving with tbe Army Pay Corps in France writes Oerman wit isn't what you would call over bright. Their favourite quip is to ask our men, How far ib it to Tipperary now?' Our chaps stood it for a long time, but now they have a good57 words
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Article53 1916-02-17 6 A New York World cartoon represented a shop with a sign over tho door reading William Hoheozollern, Bird Fancier." In the shop window is a cage containing the Dove of Peace, price £720,1KK>,000, and at the door stands the Kaiser anxiously looking for a customer. Tbe title of tho cartoon53 words
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Article60 1916-02-17 6 Messrs. Wearne Bros., Ltd., inform us that owing to the recent abnormal increase in freight rates from New York it is quite possible that all cars which left that Port by steamers after January 1, may be subject to a surtax to cover tbe increased charges. This amount will fluctuate,60 words
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Article63 1916-02-17 6 News has been received of the death at Cortland, New York, at an advanced age of Miss Mary Day, daughter of the late Rev. Samuel Day, founder of the American Baptist Telugu mission in Madras. Tbe deceased was born in Madras and subsequently spent some thirty years of an active63 words
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Article68 1916-02-17 6 Details of the recenr strike of oil near Minhla, Thayetmyo district, Burma, by the Twinzas Oil Company go to show that the find is probably one of considerable import ance. When the bore, then at a depth of over two thousand feet, had penetrated five feet only of the oil68 words
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Article64 1916-02-17 6 A committee of assistance for Annamites workmen, has been formed in France under the honorary presidency of M. Paul Doumer, M. Deloncle and Ernest Outrty for the pur pose of giving material and moral support to the Annamiles wotking in the French munition factories. According to le Figaro, of January64 words
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Article65 1916-02-17 6 The following telegram received by the Governor from the Secretary of State for the Colonies: Please make it known that no Indies or children will bo permitted to disembark at Egypt without special leave of General Officer Commanding the Force in Kgypt nhich is only given to ladies of (•-Kyptian65 words
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Article72 1916-02-17 6 In the Supreme Court, Penang, on Tuesday, bef .re Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule, the hearing was commonced of the suit in which Mr. H. A. Neubrocner, architect aod surveyor, sued Mr. Gan Nyob Bee for i\,Vi:, duutc him by the defendant for professional services rendered and work done as72 words
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Article92 1916-02-17 6 As stated yesterday at a special sitting of the Colonial Court of Admiralty at Colombo a warrant of arrest against the Mongolian and a summons on ber master. Opt. W. A. Milne, were issued at thu iuH'auce of the Oran Coal Co., Ltd in respect of a sum i.'i.4.'iS MM.92 words
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Article91 1916-02-17 6 The local Malay jockey, Mat Noor, has, the Malay Mail learns, be<n arrtsUd in con nection with injuries he is alleged to have inflicted on another Malay named HusMain. It appears that somotime previously lint-sain had assaulted Mat Noor with a hue, and it is now alleged tint on Tuesday91 words
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Article97 1916-02-17 6 It is stated that the plans for the proposed establishment of the Sino .Japanese Hank, md the Manchurian Hai.k, instead of the Manchnrian Mongolian Bank as at first proposed, are now ready for introduction to the Diet. Though particulars havo not yet been published, it is stated that the head97 words
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Article167 1916-02-17 6 In the second court this morning, the magistrate imposed a line of r )0, with tl.e alternative of one month'H rigorous imprison ment, upon a Chinese naimil Lee Soo for being in possession of a packet of opium. The man pleaded guilty sayiug ho intended the opium for his own167 words
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Article444 1916-02-17 6 Mr. (J. H. Stitt, formerly accountant of tinHongkong and Shangba^Banu in Penang, in now agent at Kobe. Si cord Lieut, fl. Ambler, formerly of tho Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur, is now in Egypt, attached to the Ist Lancashire Fusiliers, serving with tho famous 29th Division. Amongst the,444 words
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Article105 1916-02-17 6 The Government desires to warn importers that goods which originated iv an enemy country, even though they may have left enemy territory and become neutral property before the war, are liable to sei/.ure under the Registrar of Imports and Exports (War Powers) Ordinance, 1915, if imported105 words
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Article134 1916-02-17 6 The first battalion parade of the I'< nang Volunteer)*, after a vtry MmM annual camp, was held on the I'adang at ii uuu^ on Moudiiy evening when there was a large muster of officem, non-commis-siomd officers mid uu n. Altir thu parade Captain Hamilton addressing Major the Hon.134 words
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Article355 1916-02-17 6 But for the prompt action of four soldiers, Shropshire*, stationed on the sea coast, there would have been a bathing fatality, possibly a double one, yesterday morging. Mr. Mi yer, son of Mr. Manasseh M. y< r, was bathing from the beach in front of his father's355 words
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Advertisement128 1916-02-17 6 WHISKIES t- j P< > doz LA Very Old Highland Blmd $10.50 Club Whisky 12.00 Pfrfectinn, McCallum's 14.00 Polo, Griffin's 14.00 Extra Special, < hop Rajah 15.00 U&jl Bulloch Lade's White Label 15.00 FWij Club Bharu, Liqueur 16.00 H=~~l Bulloch Lade's Gold Label 17.50 Macgregor's V.0.5.," Liqueur 18.50 (duty extra.128 words
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Advertisement199 1916-02-17 6 ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY To-Night! To-Nlghtll ALHAMBRA Beach Road, The House of Quality— The Home of Feature Attractions. Th« leading f in»m« Thtatra in Singapore L«t British Films Lead! The London Film Co. HENRY AINLEY AND JANE GAIL IN RUPERTJHENTZAU In a P«pt«. Adapted from Antony Bope's World famons Novel. A Stnpendons199 words
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Article1321 1916-02-17 7 PARLIAMENT. Lord Kitchener on The Position. THE FIGHTING LINES. The French Recover Lost Ground. Rai'TKß's Tilki;i;im-. London, February 15. H.I p.m. In the House of Lord*, Lord Kitchener, reviewing the operations, announced that, although the Indians bad been withdrawn from France, the British had been materially increase.) by1,321 words
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Article854 1916-02-17 7 Canadian Finances. London, February 15, tt.lo p.m. Ottawa The Minister of Finance has pre sentod the Budget showing the remarkably favourable condition of Canadian finances as a result of increased revenues aud economies. They had tbe largest aggregate trade in the history ot the Dominion. The revenue854 words
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Article62 1916-02-17 7 (From Our Own Corrkspondknt.) LondoD, February 16. Val dOr shows a profit of £10,000. No dividend is paid bat the debentures are redeemed. Interim dividends Sungei Buloh 20 per cent., Malaysia 5, Sialang 6, United Serdang 15. Oedong piys 12}, and Esoot 10. Interim dividends declared are62 words
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Article93 1916-02-17 7 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for tbe week ended February 12 was 27.87 per mille of tbe population. The total number of deaths was 174, of which 124 were male subjects and 50 female. Convulsions claimed 17, phthisis 89 and malaria fever 21.93 words
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Article272 1916-02-17 7 Mr. F. W a Cookson, who is leaving for borne at the end of this month, has spent almost 29 years in Siam, and is one of the old bands, says the Bangkok Times. He came out to the Borneo Company in August. I*B7. He worked272 words
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Article150 1916-02-17 7 A Pioneer cable, dated London. February 9, •ays Tbe military correspondent of The Times givts a careful and conservative estimate of German man power. He reject* previous estimates as too optimistic and puts tbe monthly average permanent reducton of German effectives at 150,000 winch is 50.1)00150 words
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Article491 1916-02-17 7 Chief Officer Charged With Disobedience. Yesterday, in the Marine Court, thirty-two Lascar sailors and firemon from tbe steamer City of Colombo, were charged by the master, Capt. Joseph S. Meria, with wilful disube dience, they having refused to work since tbe vessel came into port last Monday.491 words
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Article490 1916-02-17 7 Dwindling Prices Follow Strong Opening. Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report Singapore, February 16. A buoyant tone characterised the opening ol the auction beld to day and during the initial stages high prices were realised. Fine pale crepe and tine ribbed stnoked sheet sold up to 1197, but490 words
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Article786 1916-02-17 7 JOHORE RUBBER ESTATE BEING FLOATED. The subscription list of Scudai, Limited, will closi- at 3 p in. on Wednesday, February 23, for the Colony and the F.M.S. ami applications from outside will bo received up to Tuesday, February 29. The directors of the company are the Hon. Ur.786 words
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Article163 1916-02-17 7 The Biblical and Literary I Society" (undenominational) whirh »ai organised in 1913 and which, own g to the court* sy of tbe directors, has regula ly hol'l its mettings in the V.M.C.A., has now been affiliated to this institution and ill iv future be known as163 words
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Article139 1916-02-17 7 News has been received that Mr F. A Lovt-grove, late chief officer of the China Navigation Co.'h steamer siokiang, has buen given a commission in tbo Royal Flying Corps. Mr. G. I) Grant, lato chief engineer of the Indo China S. N. Co.m xteauirr Luenbo, has obtained an appointnn nt139 words
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Article1172 1916-02-17 8 CONDITIONS DOMINATING THE MARKET. The World's Output Increased. I n their rubber market report for the year m, Wilson and Stan ton. Ltd, state tlmt the market has been largely dominated liv tin emergency regulation* arising out of tn. unusual conditions of trade with neutral countries and1,172 words
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Article411 1916-02-17 8 From Assistant to Merchant Prince. The death of Mr. A. G. Apcar occurred at Calcutta, on February 1. The deceased bad reached tbe advanced age of eighty nine and was probably the oldest Armenian resident iv Calcutta. His father was tbe younger brother of411 words
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Article59 1916-02-17 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, February 18 Thursday, Fehrcary 17. 5.15 p in. Bras Basah Road Malay Co. Friday, Fubhiary 18. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. Maxim Co. 4.30 p.m. Balestier Range S.V.K. 515p m. Drill Hall Veterans Co. X.C O.'s. Chinese Co. S.V.C.59 words
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Article438 1916-02-17 8 The report of the Lumut Robber EstaU s. Limited, htatt-s that the total ana of tin estatea is 4.31H acres, of which 3,'2."il acres are [i ilili 1 with para rubber trees. Since tue date of last report various overgrown portions ul the estates, aggregating 171 acres,438 words
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Article270 1916-02-17 8 Steamer Leaves Singapore Without Clearance Papers. A Norwegian steamer named tbe Providence arrived in Colombo harbour on tbe evening of February 4. She turned up without her clearance papers and bill of health from her last port of call. Now at ordinary times that is an unusual occurrence.270 words
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Article252 1916-02-17 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5. The I'nion Trading Company send us an exceedingly neat and useful desk diary and blotter issued by Messrs. W. J. Bush and Co., Ltd., of London, tbe famous essence distillers. The Union Trading Company are tbe local agents252 words
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Article69 1916-02-17 8 Rupert of Hentzau in fix parts, adapted from Anthony Hope's famous novel and presenting Henry Ainley and Jane Gail in the principal roles, is the Alhambra's feature for to night. Another Charlie Chaplin comedy, Twenty Minuteeof Love, figures on the programme and greatly enhances it. The first show is also69 words
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Article325 1916-02-17 8 The one hundredth report of the directors of tbe Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, to tbe ordinary ytaily general meeting of shareholders, to be held on February 19, says —Tbe net profits for the year end ing December 31, 1915, including *2,607,'2?4. 51, balance brought forward325 words
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Article99 1916-02-17 8 M t'ler Good heavens, child, where bave y ii been'.'" Child "Hobby and I tumbled into the pond." Mother Bat where'* poor Bobby? Child—" Oh, I expect he's out by now." The representative football team of the ('iiin.se Uec.eation Club of Penang will arrive here on Monday next, the 21st99 words
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Article522 1916-02-17 8 A British Colony's Rush to The Coast. Dr. Evelyn A. Constable, an English lady doctor, arrived in England recently from Kerman, Persia. In the course of an interview she told a representative of Renter that the situation in that part of Persia had been very serious since522 words
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Article241 1916-02-17 8 Brought forward from 2nd list ...910,039 Tan Cheng Tiong 25 Various Chinese shop keepers collected by Messrs. Tan Chay Van, Chan Cheng Siew and others 345 ring Kirn Kiat 10 E. Kong (ivan 300 Ho Eng Wab 10 Gob Chin Bee 25 Anonymous 150 E. Swee241 words
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Article47 1916-02-17 8 Taiping Rubber Estates. -11,500 lbs. Trafalgar.- 3,0:16 lbs coconut 10,000. Henrietta- 32,342 lbs. Sungei Matang.— ls.B2s lbs. Laraa (Sumatra).— 6.l73 lbs. Kuala l'ergau.— l2,427 lbs. Benar.— s,6ll lbs. Bujong (28 day 5). —18,5751 lbs. Lenggong.— s,l9B lbs. Ayer Molek.-12,027 lbs.; three months 86,663 lbs.47 words
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Advertisement56 1916-02-17 8 There's a land that bears a well known name Though it is but a little spst, Its men have fought for freedom's cause, It will never be forgot. There's something else on the Rnroll of fame That will for all time endure, An long as ever the world goe* round,56 words
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Advertisement144 1916-02-17 8 RAFFLES HOTEL Saturday, February 19, CINEMA SHOW Commencing 10 p.m. INTRODUCING Miss MAY CLARKE (Mezzo-Soprano) who will sing during intervals. ADELPHI HOTEL Saturday, February 19, SPECIAL DINNER ON THE LAWN. DURING DINNER AND UNTIL MIDNIGHT OUR FILIPINO BAND WILL PLAY. SEA VIEW HOTEL Saturday, February 19, Special Dinner AND DANCE.144 words
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Advertisement242 1916-02-17 9 Commencing February 1 8 PENANG WEEK Special Display o! the latest Imported NICKEL AND BRASS BEDS All Sizes— Yew Di-itinc. BENTWOOD FURNITURE PARIS VENETIAN MIRRORS Al' Siz-f, -Lape» sod D »-'gn«. JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. Only Address ORCHARD RO«D Only Address (No connection with any other furniture House! Aerated Water242 words
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Advertisement772 1916-02-17 9 THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING COMPANY, LTD. (Im OItPoRATBIi IN QIKKNSLAHD.) Manager's Report for Four Weeks Ending January 29, 1916. (irutU'iiii-n, I herewith beg to submit my report on your mining and million operations for four weeks ending January 29, 1916. The accompanying sheet of mine measurements and assay returns772 words
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Advertisement312 1916-02-17 9 J&*^ /Razor that Strops ItselA V<^ **~1. BLADE- STROPPING IS 1 Asll l< V.^^T^-_| J jfi± THAN BLADE CHANGINC AND /%^^''^i if CHEAPER THAN BLADEBUYING t J^\ /£^L ~^M T<sBt lt a B ainst any non 8tr °PP in B razor M£\ a°d you will realise not only the enor-312 words
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Advertisement36 1916-02-17 9 The Traveller's Malay Pronouncing Hand-book. This bacdy little book has now reached its TENTH EDITION, a sare indication if ita usefulness. Price: $1.25 per copy: Post Free. $1 .50. FRA.SER ff NEAVE, LTD.. Collyer Quay. Singapore.36 words
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Advertisement555 1916-02-17 10 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollail WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HUD OFFIOI 1 Wlnohsstar Heusa, SlngapOMi LONDON OFFICE 1 32, Old Jewry, EC. The Company ba* «90,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England,555 words
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Advertisement396 1916-02-17 10 INSURANCE. •UARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDON. (Incorporated in Enuland). Subscribed Capital 42,000.000 Total Invested Funds 46,260,000 Annual Inoome .X1, 100,000 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to aooept fire and Earthquake risks for short period* ot ten days as longer periods at current rates to be named396 words
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Advertisement494 1916-02-17 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated is Honqkono). PAID UP CAPITAL 116,000 000 RESBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 3/- ,16,000,000 BU»er 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability oi Proprietors •16,000,000 COURT OF DIRBOTORS. Hon. Mr. D. Laodale, Chainnaa. W. L, Pattenden, Bsq., Deputy Cbairmaa. S H. Dodwell, Bag. I P. H.494 words
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Advertisement510 1916-02-17 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUBTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 80,000 Shares of <>•«»> 41,300,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietors... £1.300,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County «nd Westminster Bank, Ltd.,510 words
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Advertisement843 1916-02-17 10 INSURANCE. A WORD WITH YOU If the Company bis bad a gord year it often happens that you reoeivo a Bonus in addition to salary. Why not invest this in Life Assuranoe The payment of Itm tban eight cents a day for twenty years seonres for a man age thirty843 words
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Article884 1916-02-17 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Appeal to Drivers. Mr. Walter Winans bas sent an appeal to tbe Press in regard to motorists and their methods of driving. He says One of the chief causes of friction between horsemen and motorists (on which, in fact, all hinges)884 words
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Article92 1916-02-17 11 The King's Bench Division of the High Court on January '20 refused an application of Habeas Corpus on behalf of an interned naturalised Britisher. The Attorney-general explained that the Crown'x right under the Defence of Realm Act was at stake. Prisoner's counsel declared that when the Act was passed not92 words
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Article47 1916-02-17 11 Tbc boxers, Dixie Kid and Spenoer, who were arrested in December (or having gone to England from America under false pretences, have been convicted. Spenoer, who made a false statement as to Dixie Kid's nationality, was fined £IGO, while Kid was fintd^iTiO asd ordered to be deported.47 words
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Advertisement176 1916-02-17 11 THE CAR OF THE PRESENT AND FUTURE 1-rC DDITICU /BEING MADE THROUGHOUT^ IT O bKI I Son IN CANADA. Price with Standard Equipment as above $1 ,275. WEARNE BROS., Ltd., Sole Importers, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. THE WONDERFUL 1916 HUPMOBILE. Next shipment of fifteen cars all sold. Following176 words
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Advertisement279 1916-02-17 11 1^ Motorist: "Suit me? I should think solas none other can." DUPIRE BROS, Singapore. True Economy rf^ What this Economy r\r*** implies— Of Service In j^jt- 1 Most miles per dollar. ,r-.\ 2. The pleasure of com/|i I ¥mB *4^M f\ plete confidence. Oluldullu tS| W UUUuI 3. The comfort279 words
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Advertisement475 1916-02-17 12 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS LIMITED. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan AGo.. Ltd., !m'>ibp.i*atep in England) IMPORT DEPARTMENT, SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTBD, competent Shorthand Typist. Apply Messrs John Little and Co Ltd Offioe. 16-l-m-i WANTED, JUNIOR SHIPPING CLERK. Apply in writing to Box No. 210.475 words
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Advertisement503 1916-02-17 12 SITUATIONS WANTED. QOYERNESS. Lady highly recommends her governess as companion or governess to children over 5. First-clats teaching and mntir. Will take post in school. Apply B:x No. iOB, Straits Times. 11-2— 17- 2 CIVIL AND CONSTRUCTIONAL BNOINEER (English) will shortly be free to accept appointment. Willing to undertake estate503 words
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Advertisement668 1916-02-17 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, RICHMOND, 111, River Valley It id Apply on premises. 16-2 22-2 TO LBT, Rooms at Zetland House, Armenian Street. Apply Stephens Panl 4 Co. 16 I—v TO LET, No. 62, Hill Street, suitable tor school or hotel. Apply B Silas, 8, Prince Street. 10-2— n668 words
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Advertisement728 1916-02-17 12 ARTICLEB FOR SALE. FOR SALE, teco-d-hand Siddeley Deasy motor oar in perfect condition. 14/20 h.p. 5 seater. Apply S. Katz. IE-2 B— l9 2 MOTOR CAR FOR SALE, one secondhand Homberette, two-seater, in good condi tion. Apply to No. 29, Robinson Road. 38-1-n COCONUT SEBDLINOS FOR SALE, from well-grown trees.728 words
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Advertisement462 1916-02-17 12 GUAN KIAT CO.. HEM OFFICE: 37, Phill.p Street Branch sto r B at No. 14, Phillip Street, and Nos 14, 100 and IC2, Tank Road. Tel. Address: "OUANKIAT." Telephone Nos. 1174 and 1288 (Private 1460). Codis csbd A. B C, Sth Edition, and A-l CoDBS. •hip Chuidlert, Hardware Dealers, Government462 words
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Advertisement465 1916-02-17 12 Xl AM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street, Telephcro No. 421. Shipobandlets, Government and Munisipa Contractors Estate Suppliers and Com. mission Agents. Sols Aobnts The Mnlcott Belting Co., Ltd. Beet Muitiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 17 806-16 To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations ie advertisements, such as changes in465 words
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Miscellaneous293 1916-02-17 12 Straits V)imes. Telephone. Editorial and Ooneral 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of293 words
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